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Aussie Tuba 18 - Stealth install.
Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 8:33 pm
by NeilD321
Hi Folks,
It's been a while since my last build but I moved house and my wife asked me to build a coffee table for the new lounge room.
Never one to let an opportunity go past, I needed a new HT setup as the last one was simply too big for the new room.
So... here is the new Tuba 18 disguised as a coffee table.....
Re: Aussie Tuba 18 - Stealth install.
Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 8:37 pm
by NeilD321
The table is made of old fence palings and the legs are false.
The Tuba is sitting on 5cm blocks and the legs wrap around them giving a stronger look.
Hopefully these pics might help inspire a new build.
Re: Aussie Tuba 18 - Stealth install.
Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 10:42 pm
by bitSmasher
Beautiful work, though I would suggest a speakon connector if you have to move that (ie, for cleaning)
Re: Aussie Tuba 18 - Stealth install.
Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 11:44 pm
by Tom Smit
That is a nice "end" result.
May I suggest adding 4 more screws in the access panel?
Re: Aussie Tuba 18 - Stealth install.
Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 1:56 am
by NeilD321
Really? Seems fine with 8. It's definitely sealed. Guess I'll keep an eye on it.
Re: Aussie Tuba 18 - Stealth install.
Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 4:58 am
by Grant Bunter
Hey Neil
Gotta say I've seen a lot of old fence palings used for many things, but that is a fantastic result!
Don't wait to find out it may develop a leak a bit further down the track. +1 to Tom's suggestion...
Re: Aussie Tuba 18 - Stealth install.
Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 11:27 am
by Rich4349
In this configuration (side firing), to get max output you're tied to a wall or corner. In order to get better free space performance (yes, you'll lose wall loading) by downfiring, how much free air space from mouth to floor is optimal? How much is the minimum before getting chuffing? (And the first one to say "zero" wins a turd sandwich.)
Re: Aussie Tuba 18 - Stealth install.
Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 1:24 pm
by howiez
Very nice looking and I'm guessing high WAF!
Re: Aussie Tuba 18 - Stealth install.
Posted: Sat May 09, 2015 2:34 am
by andrewtilsley
From fellow Aussie TT builder, well done...looks funky. What driver, amp...and sound quality?
Andrew
Sydney.
Re: Aussie Tuba 18 - Stealth install.
Posted: Sat May 09, 2015 12:55 pm
by Radian
Nice job!
Re: Aussie Tuba 18 - Stealth install.
Posted: Mon May 11, 2015 6:39 pm
by NeilD321
I have the recommended Tang Band W8-740 in it. Running from a mid range Sony HT processor, no dedicated sub amp.
It is in a corner. Not quite a close as it should be but seems fine where it is and I tested the height of the legs. The base of the unit is only 4cm off the floor and I cannot hear any difference.
The interesting thing is that it is now overpowering the rest of my speaker setup. But I think it's just more efficient and needs balancing.
I'm building a full 21 driver/27 tweeter SLA system as we speak but, even once that's in place, I think I'll grab a dedicated sub amp so I can fine tune it to the room.
But, yes, maximum WAF for this one. The sub it replaces stood at 1.25m tall and blocked the window too much.